Company description

SNACC is a nonprofit organization dedicated to addressing food insecurity and educational inequities by empowering youth through hands-on food education. Our mission is to build healthier futures for students and their families by blending nutrition education with culturally relevant, experiential learning. We serve K-12 students—primarily in underserved communities across New York City—with a curriculum that goes beyond traditional nutrition lessons. SNACC equips youth with lifelong skills, deepens family connections, and promotes food justice and wellness from the inside out.

Job description

Location: Applicant must be NYC-based (approximately 90% in-person, 10% remote). Must be able to travel between program sites which are primarily in the Bronx with some additional sites in Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Queens.

Compensation: $25–$28/hour (non-exempt, hourly)

Commitment: We are seeking someone who can commit to the full 2024–2025 school year (August/September 2025 through June 2026) at a minimum.

Hours:

~15 hours/week in summer

~30 hours/week during the school year (excluding school closures and breaks)

Position Overview
SNACC is seeking a dynamic, youth-focused educator with a passion for food, wellness, and community to join our team as a Food Educator & Youth Wellness Instructor. This is not a culinary role—we're looking for someone who loves food, enjoys working with students, and brings high energy, creativity, and flexibility to educational settings.

The ideal candidate has a background in education, experience working directly with youth (grades K–12), and a genuine enthusiasm for food, cooking, health, and community well-being. Light cooking and food prep skills are helpful, and while a background in hospitality is a plus, it’s not required.

Key Responsibilities
In-School Programming (In-Person):

• Lead fun, hands-on food and wellness lessons multiple times per week in NYC public schools.
• Deliver SNACC’s food education curriculum aligned with DOE standards and youth development practices.
• Create a warm, inclusive, and engaging classroom environment.
• Procure, prep and transport materials/groceries for lessons (costs covered by SNACC).
• Collaborate with school staff and SNACC leadership to tailor programming to student needs.

Other Duties:

• Attend periodic training and team check-ins with SNACC staff to review program progress and needs.
• Inventory management, expense reporting
• Support documentation, reflection, and continuous program improvement.
• Complete background check and adhere to SNACC’s youth safety policies.
  

Who You Are

• Educator-first: You have experience teaching or facilitating youth programs (in schools, after-school, camps, etc.).
• Youth-focused: You know how to connect with young people across age ranges (K–12) and build trust and enthusiasm.
• Food & wellness enthusiast: You believe in the power of food as a tool for community-building, confidence, and health. Enjoy light cooking & food preparation.
• Flexible & dependable: You can adapt to shifting schedules and environments, and you communicate clearly and proactively.
• Organized & responsible: You can manage materials, time, and logistics with care and attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in education, public health, social work, or youth programming
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) strongly preferred
• NYC-based and able to travel to school sites via public transportation
• Able to transport groceries, food supplies, or light equipment (up to 30 lbs)
• Strong communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills
• Passionate about equity, food justice, and youth empowerment
• Able to work independently and collaboratively with a small, mission-driven team
• Willingness to complete CPR, Food Safety, and other certifications as required (costs covered by SNACC)
  

What You’ll Gain
As a SNACC Food Educator, you’ll be at the forefront of helping young people and their families build healthy habits, confidence, and connections through joyful food education. You’ll contribute to a mission-driven organization making a real impact in NYC communities.

Learn More:
🌐 www.SNACCprogram.org
📸 Instagram: @SNACC_Program

Compensation

this position is: hourly, varies DOE, $25.00 - $28.00

Application instructions

Deadline

no deadline